08A3920 A&E On-call Environmental Generalist Services

Caltrans, specifically the Division of Environmental Planning in District 8, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for on-call Environmental Generalist Services covering Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The procurement seeks a consultant to provide comprehensive environmental support for transportation projects, including field sampling, environmental studies, technical report preparation, and compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. Consultants must demonstrate at least five years of experience in environmental generalist services, with expertise in noise studies, air quality analysis, water quality assessments, and public outreach. The solicitation (08A3920) requires detailed SOQ submissions covering team composition, key personnel, example projects, and organizational capabilities, with an initial document review followed by interviews scheduled for November 7, 2025. The RFQ requires consultants to prepare environmental documents, conduct environmental studies, obtain permits, support public hearings, perform community impact assessments, and complete various environmental planning tasks. Submission deadline is October 23, 2025, with the expectation that selected firms will submit financial documents within four days of selection.

The procurement includes a mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 24%, with only certified DBE firms counting toward this requirement. Consultants must provide their own equipment and safety gear, and comply with Caltrans manuals, standards, and environmental regulations. The contract is valued between $2,886,626.40 and $4,690,767.90, with a three-year term and task orders to be issued on an as-needed basis. Work may extend to projects within a 30-mile radius of District 8's geographic boundary. A unique requirement in Addendum 1 mandates disclosure of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) use in transmittal letters, effective February 20, 2025, with potential disqualification for failure to report such usage. The selection will be based on qualifications, with the most highly qualified firm required to engage in subsequent financial negotiations. Additional compliance requirements include workforce analysis, nondiscrimination plans, and civil rights law certifications, particularly for contracts exceeding $100,000.